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Ak Family History

Ak Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pak, An, Mak, Rak, Oak, Bak, Aki, Sak, Tak, Zak

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Where is the Ak family from?

You can see how Ak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ak family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 12 Ak families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ak's in USA. California had the highest population of Ak families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ak. 100% of Ak men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 355 military records available for the last name Ak. For the veterans among your Ak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ak lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ak in 1974 was 65, and 73 in 2001.

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